Yoga For When You Don’t Want To Do Yoga

We all have those days when we just don’t feel like getting on the mat. But we also know that once we do, we'll feel so much better. This gentle, low-pressure yoga class is designed for exactly those moments—when you’re not feeling super motivated but still want to give yourself the gift of movement and mindfulness.

Transcript

Hi, Welcome back to another class with me. My name is Gabriella, And this class is for when you really just don't want to do yoga. But you know you probably should and you know that you'll feel better after. So go ahead and get seated in any position that feels comfortable for you, Preferably a seated position to ground yourself into this moment. Taking a big inhale in. And exhale it out. Taking a moment to settle in. You've made it on the mat today. You've already done the hardest part, Which is getting here, And you know it will pay off at the end. Allow your face to soften, Your breath to flow, And sink into this moment. Take another inhale in. Exhale out. Inhale reach your arms up towards the sky and exhale twist over to the right looking over that right shoulder. Continue to breathe deep in your lower belly here for an additional abdominal massage. Gently begin to flow back to center. Inhale as you send your arms up. And exhale, Twisting over to the left. You're doing great. Whenever you're ready, Come back to your center and we're going to extend the legs out long. Inhale as you reach your arms up. And exhale gently fold over. Don't feel pressured to reach your toes or even your ankles. Volt into a space that feels best for you today. Your best today might look different than other days, And that's more than okay. You've already done the difficult part, Which is showing up. Keep breathing deep and letting go. Keep breathing into the expansion of your lower back. And release down a little bit more each breath. Slowly begin to rise yourself up. We're going to make our way into a table top pose. However you get there is more than okay. When you do get there, Gently sink into some cat cows. Inhale as you drop the belly down send the gaze up And exhale as you curve the back, Sending the gaze down. Be slow and gentle with yourself today. Send your hands out in front of you as you sink into a puppy pose. You can have your chin or your forehead resting on the mat. Allow yourself to find comfort and ease in this pose. Allow your body to melt down. You're doing great. Bring the awareness into your fingertips as you press your way up, Coming back to that tabletop pose and slide that left arm underneath your right. As you make your way back up, Come into the same pose on the opposite side, Bringing that right arm underneath your left and melting your body down towards the ground. Finding that breath in your belly. Continuing to breathe deep. Make your way out of this pose and come onto your back. As you slowly recline down, You can gently pull your left knee into your chest, Giving it a gentle hug and raw. Noticing how this feels in your hips and your hip flexors. Inhale in and on your exhale twist that left leg over your right Inhale in, Exhale out. Come back to center and hug that right knee into your chest. Maybe noticing any differences on this side compared to the last. And then in your own time. Inhaling in and exhaling as you twist the right leg over your left. Bring that right leg back to center, Extend it long, And take a moment to appreciate yourself. The hard part is over. You finally did it. I know sometimes it's hard to get on the mat, To move the body, To shake up energy. But you did it. Thank you so much for choosing yourself and really sit in this moment of gratitude. Really enjoy this moment of stillness that you've given yourself. So close your eyes, Let your face be soft, And enjoy this moment. If you would like a longer meditation you can pause the video here. If you're ready to come back, Slide the soles of your feet on the mat and rock over into a fetal position, Lying on your side. You can press your way back up. I am so proud of you for showing up for yourself today. Even if it was difficult. I see you. I'm proud of you. Thank you.

Reviews

I have been having so many days lately where I really don't want to do anything. I was having one today when I came across this video. I told myself to try it and it was exactly what I needed. I always feel bad about not wanting to get on the mat, like I'm a teenager and skipping school, almost to the point of having a panic attack sometimes. Thank you so much for making me feel better about that and myself.